Pimm’s Cup With Muddled Cucumber

Step 1

Make a simple syrup: in a small pan, heat sugar and 1 cup water; boil until sugar is melted. Cool. (It keeps in the refrigerator for weeks.)

Step 2

In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cucumber. Add the Pimm’s, gin, lemon juice and 3/4-ounce simple syrup. Shake.

Step 3

Strain into a Collins glass filled with ice. Top with seltzer or sparkling water. Garnish with lemon wedge and mint sprig.